What GPA do you need for UMass Amherst Honors College?
3.4 GPA
Adjusted Application Eligibility Fall 2021 on-campus applications will require a minimum 3.4 GPA (based on fall 2021 cumulative grade) and at least twelve (12) graded UMass Amherst credits. Note: This on-campus application process is based and evaluated only on the current applicant’s UMass Amherst Academic experience.
What is the Honors College at UMass Amherst?
Commonwealth Honors College
Commonwealth Honors College provides a diverse community of academically talented students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst with extensive opportunities for analysis, research, professional development, and international experience.
What is the acceptance rate for UMass Amherst Honors College?
If you are not initially invited, you can apply after Nov 1st of your first semester; 80-90% of students with a GPA of 3.4+ in their first semester courses are accepted. Commonwealth Honors College encourages students to develop broad perspectives and engage in deep analysis through its four-year curriculum.
How does UMass Amherst honors college work?
Honors College students benefit from a tight-knit community, close ties with faculty, small Honors classes, value-added Honors Advising, and access to special programs, merit scholarships, and research grants.
How to apply for Commonwealth Honors College UMass Amherst?
If you are a current UMass Amherst student who meets the minimum eligibility requirements and would like to submit an on-campus Commonwealth Honors College application, please use your UMass Net ID to log in to CHC PATHS to complete the application.
Can a transfer student apply to UMass Amherst?
Students APPLYING to UMass Amherst as incoming first-year or transfer students. The University of Massachusetts Admissions Office oversees ALL applications and ALL financial aid decisions for students new to UMass Amherst. You will be informed if you are invited to join Commonwealth Honors College as part of your acceptance letter.
Where can I go to college for honors?
Honors College students have access to the extensive resources of the University of Massachusetts Amherst — a large research university with roughly 100 majors and wide-ranging opportunities for student engagement.
Who is the dean of Commonwealth Honors College?
The hour-long event was one of many unique opportunities offered exclusively to UMass Honors students to learn about a variety of topics from the experts themselves. Dean Mari Castañeda welcomes Commonwealth Honors College students to the 2021-22 academic year on behalf of all Honors faculty and staff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NIQfnXpAWU